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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,872.54, 40,308.90 and 8,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,872.54, 40,308.90 and 8,152.73 is: 12,229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,872.54 : 40,308.90 = 8,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,872.54/40,308.90 = 8,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,872.54x = 40,308.90 × 8,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,872.54x = 328,627,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,627,709.64/26,872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.13

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